This is the thing, most fans won't know what money he is on and what the value really is as they won't know what other players wanted to come. The clubs have to manage the cap and I trust them to do that. The way our pack is set up now means Lee has to do less minutes which may also help him to get through another two years.Also some of his wages can be offset by the coaching he is doing.

It's good business for us I would not have wanted to lose Dowes, Radford and Yak in one fell swoop. If we can bring in a replacement for Yak/Dowes then I would be happy with that.

If Moa wanted to return to the NRL they'd be no shortage of suitors.

Webster? He's retired from playing.

Also it was showed with dobson. If fc have a price for someones worth they stick with it. I dont see any reason why this would change for radford

Poor. Clubs been held to ransome IMO, he's a plodder now so will only be worse in 2 years. Would rather keep him than Dowes for next year but for 2 years I'd have preferred Dowes (who i think is a poor player). Very disappointing, thought we was getting somewhere obviously not.

BlackNwhite wrote:maybe lee spoke with rovers and was not intrested with what they offered or the part he would play there? It was only last night that rule said there was an offer on the table for him and didnt state how long it was open for.

ETV - Similar terms to Rovers on similar terms to our one year deal? If he's on a "very good deal" then we've well and truly messed up IMO.

Less than Rovers I believe but obviously get an okay wedge from his testimonial to make up for it. He wanted to stay at Hull from day one but anyone in their right mind would take a 2 year offer over a 1 year in any job. He'll still be going strong in 2 years, he never stops training and injuries hardly affect him. Good signing for you IMO there's no way he'll end like Long, Sculthorpe etc .

Shame this isn't another of Expro's Red Herrings.

Worst bit of recruitment news so far. Radford shouldn't be anywhere near our squad next year let alone 2012!

If he plays in Super League his full salary counts on the cap.

I'm glad he has re-signed, the two year deal is a surprise though. If as looks likely we have missed out on Fielden then this is an important signing as available props are a bit thin on the ground.

Radders has an excellent apperarance record probably the best at the club after Dowes (ironically).
2006 31 from 32 games
2007 31/32
2008 29/32
2009 27/28
2010 25/27

A couple of the missed games weren't necessarily down to injuries either

Bit harsh

He was definitely worth another year and i'm sure he can bring something on the coaching front. Also if true and he had a better offer from Rovers, shown some loyalty, especially if he's taken a pay cut.

Not sure about 2 years myself, would have been happier with one, but not depressed by it either. I think also what is fantastic, is the news he is coming into the coaching set up. That can only be a big plus IMO.

Poor signing.

would have been ok for 1 year, but I very much doubt he'll be good enough in year2.

Trying to get the best deal for himself and his family? Disgraceful act of disloyalty, eh